Tool Reviews

• Improve the Accuracy of your Miter Saw

  Tool Reviews April 5, 2019 Sonia

  

  Calibration and Adjustment are the Keys to Success

  

• Handy Tools for 2019

  Tool Reviews, Tools March 5, 2019 Sonia

  

  From the weekday jobsite to the weekend home-improvement project, there’s a lot of work to be done, and for that we need tools. Here’s a rundown of some handy new items for your toolbox and workshop.

  

• MetalTech 4-in-1 Scaffold Bench & DeWalt Wet-Dry Vacs

  Tool Reviews February 26, 2019 Sonia

  

  The EHT staff had the opportunity to test some cool new home-improvement products and wanted to share the news with our readers. MetalTech 4-in-1 Scaffold Bench I’m facing a lot of roof-line work in my near future, involving gutter maintenance, soffit vent replacement, and repairs to the eaves of my house. This means I’ll be spending a lot of time […]

  

• Drill Bit Guide for DIY’ers

  Construction How-To, Tool Reviews, Tools February 15, 2019 Sonia

  

  From routing wires to drilling pilot holes for fasteners, drill bits are indispensable tools for the professional tradesman as well as the DIY homeowner. In this article, EHT explores a wide range of drill bits to cover the basic types and their various applications.   Twist Bits and Common Materials The standard twist-type drill bit is the most mass-produced drill […]

  

• Advancements in Fasteners

  Tool Reviews, Tools January 7, 2019 Sonia

  

  You can’t overstate the importance of reliable fasteners, and that’s why industry leaders routinely upgrade their product lines to make them stronger, easier to use, and more rust-resistant than ever. Here’s a look at some new and improved products that help hold the world together. Innovations from U2 Fasteners When it comes to construction and decking screws, the EHT team […]

  

• Holiday Gift Ideas 2018

  Tool Reviews December 5, 2018 Sonia

  

  Here is EHT’s annual list of gift ideas for the home-improvement enthusiast. We’ve collected tools and gadgets galore to help with projects big and small. Did we com-pile this list to help guide your holiday shopping, or for you to pass along to your family as a wish list? Maybe a little bit of both. From our staff to you […]

  

• New Task-lighting Products for Jobs around the House

  Tool Reviews, Tools November 19, 2018 Sonia

  

  Not much work gets done if you can’t see what you’re doing. Whether working at night or within interior locations with low visibility, task lighting is an indispensable aspect of the job. For many years, halogen work lamps were the go-to solution to splash a lot of light around a project site. Although they put the light where it was […]

  

• A Close Look at Benchtop Sanders

  Construction How-To, Tool Reviews, Tools October 25, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Joseph Truini

  

• Wood Tool Roundup

  Tool Reviews, Woodworking October 1, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Matt Weber From trim carpentry and furniture building to deck construction and house framing, if you work with wood, you’ll enjoy this issue’s overview of some of the latest and greatest tools of the trade. RIDGID R4210 DUAL BEVEL SLIDING MITER SAW The Ridgid R4210 10-in. Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw can handle anything from rough construction to fine […]

  

• DIY Tool Sharpening With The Work Sharp

  Sharpening Tools, Tool Reviews, Tools, Woodworking September 13, 2018 chad

  

  By Chris Loeffler Your tools are the most important part of your arsenal for every DIY project, whether installing wainscoting or embarking on a complete hardwood floor replacement. Keeping your tools in optimal condition means maintaining razor-sharp, consistent edges that are durable while minimizing material take-off. What’s the point of a fine tool, if you’re going to hog off your […]